Purdue Federal Urges Vigilance as Fraud Scams Rise

As fraud attempts continue to evolve, Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) is reminding members and the broader community to stay alert and informed to avoid falling victim to increasingly sophisticated scams. “Scammers are getting better at creating a sense of urgency and fear,” said BT Brown, Fraud Manager at Purdue Federal Credit Union. “If…

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NO FOOLIN’ – Fun Facts Stranger Than Fiction

Buckle up and prepare to be boggled! I have a curious collection of beguiling books gathered throughout my many thrifting expeditions. Recently I came across my hardy hardcover – National Geographic’s 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) I brushed off the dust and dug into some delightful data, tons of tidbits, wacky wonders and so much more. Want to…

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Holy Week Lessons and Tasks

This morning I went to a Lenten breakfast. It was the last in a series of four very early Saturday morning meals and lessons. My goal was to attend all four occasions this year. Mission accomplished! But God had much more in mind for me today in the form of a real life, day-long parable!…

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A Major Historical Find?

From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn This month marks the 161st anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth during the waning days of the Civil War. The details of Lincoln’s murder at Ford’s Theater are pretty well known, but you may not be as clear on what became of…

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Kroger Hunger Team Back At It

The Kroger hunger relief team is continuing its mission to fill another 500 meal kits with nutritious food for local families in need. Today, the crew is in Whitestown with basketball stars, coaches and even an IndyCar driver. Recently, hey were in Noblesville at The Arena at Innovation Mile. A large crowd turned out to help,…

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NPD Targets Online Predators

During the week of March 23–27, 2026, the Noblesville Police Department carried out a targeted online predator investigation designed to identify and apprehend individuals seeking to exploit minors. Throughout the week, specially trained detectives posed as juveniles between the age of 13-15, and living in Noblesville, in online applications and websites. During this time, numerous…

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NFD Battles House Blaze

Last Friday morning, the Noblesville Fire Department battled a house fire in the 15000 block of Winning Colors Drive. Crews arrived to a working fire and immediately deployed multiple hose lines into the residence and were able to bring the fire under control quickly. The fire was declared under control a short time later. The resident was home at the time…

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SOAP DUDS

The piece I wrote about my nighttime leg, thigh, and hand cramps generated more emails than any other piece I’ve written. In the column, I complained about this persistent problem and mentioned that I had received a lot of advice from others who also suffered from it. Suggestions included: zinc, vitamin E, turmeric, potassium, vitamin…

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Representative Hunter Smith Visits Sheridan Schools

Representative Hunter Smith Visits Sheridan Schools On Monday, March 23, Sheridan High School welcomed Representative Hunter Smith to speak with students! Representative Smith, who serves District 24 and is a former Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl champion, took time to speak with SCS students, share his experiences, and tour the facilities. His unique path journeys from…

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